http://www.telegraphindia.com Kalimpong, April 13: Exactly a year ago they had lost their relatives at the Mela ground when a fire tender killed three and injured three others in a berserk run. Even today, they are waiting for the compensation promised by politicians and the authorities. Ganga Baraily (23), Salima Begum and Masima Chhetri (75) were …
Month: April 2006
One held in CK case
http://www.telegraphindia.com Kalimpong, April 11: Shanta Bahadur Chettri (35), an accused in the murder of C.K. Pradhan, was arrested from Barbot yesterday by officers of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). A CBI officer said Shanta’s name had been revealed by Sebastin Lepcha and Chandra Kumar, who were arrested earlier. Shanta had reportedly handed over Rs …
Hydel project to meet Hills’ need
http://www.statesman.net Soma Mookherjee KOLKATA, April 10: After Independence, the state government has for the first time roped in private players to set up a green power project in Darjeeling. The two hydel projects will be set up in the Darjeeling and Kalimpong sub divisions to cater for North Bengal’s demand. A 3 MW hydel project …
15th August 2005 – A Glimpse
Some pictures from the 2005 Independence Day Celebrations, Mela Ground, Kalimpong.Pictures by Romong K Lepcha. -Bagpipers from SUMI - Dr. Graham's Homes - Flag Bearer - Lepchas in traditional costume - Traditional Dancers - Salute - Patriotic Kurta
Tagore in Lepcha
http://www.telegraphindia.com SANDIP C. JAIN P.T. Lepcha. Picture by Chinlop Fudong Lepcha Kalimpong, April 6: Rabindranath Tagore’s connection with this quaint little town has been revived with the first translation of his Nobel-prize winning work Gitanjali into the Lepcha language. Gauripur House, located in the upper reaches of Kalimpong, used to be the summer retreat of …
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